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MANILA - Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday rejected the possibility of running for president in the 2022 national elections.

"Yes, the opposition will have a candidate. Count me out," Drilon told ANC when asked about his thoughts on being "presidential material."

Drilon, a long-time lawmaker, said being a member of the opposition was "not easy" especially because of troll farms.

"We are willing to cooperate, provide to the best of our ability policies we believe can help our country get out of this difficulty but we hope we are listened to also," he said.

Drilon earlier said government's inter-agency task force against the COVID-19 pandemic has failed and asked President Rodrigo Duterte for a "comprehensive" plan.

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